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Amish Sugar Cakes

Amish Sugar Cakes

Cost $6.5, save $8

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  • 30 Min
  • 30 Servings
  • $6.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Base Ingredients

    • 1 cup butter flavored shortening
    • 🍚 2 cups white sugar
    • 🥚 3 eggs
    • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 🌾 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • 🥛 1 cup buttermilk
    • 🍚 ¼ cup white sugar (for sprinkling)

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease cookie sheets.

2

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 2 cups sugar until smooth.

3

Stir in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla extract.

4

Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a separate bowl.

5

Stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk until well blended.

6

Place big heaping tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared cookie sheets about 3 inches apart. Sprinkle each cookie with some of the remaining sugar.

7

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges begin to turn golden.

8

Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely. When cool, store in an airtight container.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

186

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 27
    Carbs
  • 8
    Fats

💡 For a more decorative touch, press down slightly on the dough balls with a fork before baking.Store cookies in a cool, dry place to maintain their softness.If you’re out of buttermilk, use a substitute by mixing 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes.